About this experience
Operated by Senor Travel Bug, see lots of wildlife in the Cancun and Riviera Maya region, exotic and colourful birdlife in the jungle, potentially multiple species of turtles in the Caribbean sea and perhaps you'll also be lucky enough to see both the spider and howler monkeys further into the jungle in Yucatan's interior. Of course, all wildlife experiences do not guarantee specific animal sightings, but your guide is a former professional photographer who will share with you his best photos at the end of the day, and prepare a summary video of your day of up to 90 seconds as a memory.
You may choose to travel in a classic VW Beetle, or in a more modern vehicle.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Photographic Package & Video Summary
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- In Punta Laguna, entry is included, but Mayan ceremony, cenote, zipline & rowboat additional USD40pp
- The tour does not include lunch. The guide will recommend a restaurant after understanding your preferred tastes and budget.
Itinerary and highlights
We will start the day early, in the jungle near Puerto Morelos, seeing which of the local wildlife we can see. Being a fully natural experience there are no guarantees on what we see but may include parrots, toucans, eagles, hawks, owls, mot mots, trogons, hummingbirds, oreoles, flycatchers, agouti, fox, squirrels.
Visit the protected marine area at Akumal, the Mayan "place of the turtles" with a local turtle guide, respecting the rules always on how to avoid disturbing these wonderful wild animals. Weather-depending, board a small boat for 2-3 minutes to then snorkel over the coral reef, before swimming to the protected area in which you will see turtles feeding. The total time in the water is approximately one hour.
Drive time from first jungle stop approx. 1hr
Visit the jungle again, further inland, in an area populated by two indigenous species of monkey, howler and spider monkeys. Now protected by law, the Punta Laguna Monkey Reserve has no fences, but has been the home of these monkeys for many years. You can visit the site, hoping to see both species (but subject as always to rules of wildlife - no guarantee!) as well as more birdlife. For an additional USD40 per person, you can experience a Mayan cleaning ceremony, swim in a cave cenote, zipline across a lake and row back.
Drive time from Akumal approx. 1hr15
Drive time to Playa del Carmen approx. 1hr45 or to Cancun approx. 2hrs
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from any location in Cancun, Puerto Morelos or Playa del Carmen
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Senor Travel Bug Mexico - Cancun Tours & Experiences
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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